Windows XP forum: XP cannot find printer

I recently got new system-Intel Core 2 Duo. I have an HP 4100N printer that I have never used as a network printer. The HP has no USB connection, so I bought a USB to Parallel printer cable. Connected to ANY usb port on the motherboard I cannot get XP to find the printer. Any help would be most appreciated.

Sorry I don't know what you mean by more details. The cable is one I bought at Fry's. "gearhead" is the Chinese maker of the cable. The CD supplied is for use with Window ME only. The enclosed brochure says that for Windows XP all that is required is to attached the cable and that "your computer will detect your Cable and install the necessary driver for your cable". This is what does not happen!

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